Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF delivers tap water graded F (51/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 54,757 residents in KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina using surface water. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 704-902-4259.
Is KANNAPOLIS tap water safe to drink?
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF delivers tap water that earns a grade of F (51/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a poor rating, with significant contamination concerns and/or recent violations.
The utility serves 54,757 residents in KANNAPOLIS, drawing from surface water.
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Trichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic acid, Chloroform, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Dibromochloromethane, Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 46.6 ppb, 776x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 0.6 ppt, 600x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 37.2 ppb, 372x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
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Recommended water filters for KANNAPOLIS
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or NSF P473 certified carbon
$80-$750Activated carbon and RO are the only technologies proven to remove PFAS at certified levels.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 51/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
4.22 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | EPA violation |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
46.6 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 776× over |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
0.6 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 600× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
37.2 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 372× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
41.7 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 278× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
16.3 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 163× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
8.61 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 144× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
20.6 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 103× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
32.2 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 80× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
2.01 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 22× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
0.929 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.3× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0669 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.3× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
192.6 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.31 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Atrazine Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0762 ppb | 0.1 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 100 | 0.15 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
5.22 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.424 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.279 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.0778 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.217 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.847 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
KANNAPOLIS, CITY OF service area
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